Why “dentist” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Journalists protect consumers from anti consumer practices. There’s not enough money in journalism to go after individual dentists even though many are bad actors. There certain…
by HDThoreaun · Oct 15, 2026
Not talking about rotten or cracked or missing teeth. Talking about minor cavities, minor possible alignment issues and various stuff like that. The stuff most people go to the…
by apelapan · Oct 15, 2026
I've heard from dental hygienists that: flossing is The Most Important Thing, flossing is only important for some people, flossing is essential for treating gum disease. Data se…
by IAmBroom · Oct 15, 2026
I'm in my 40s and most dentist office I've walked into in the last 20 years has given me "two years at most before they need to come out!!!". Last year I did end up needing only…
by y-c-o-m-b · Oct 15, 2026
The advantage is scale. If a dentist is shady and overprescribes it can be difficult to find out because there are not many victims. If a company serving millions of people is o…
by HDThoreaun · Oct 15, 2026
But that's more a matter of pricing. Not the basic parameters of the job. Building a wall of known size takes X bricks, Y windows, etc. Contractor 1 might have more markup or es…
by alistairSH · Oct 15, 2026
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A dentist, also known as a dental doctor, dental physician, dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry, the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and sometimes dental therapists. Read more on Wikipedia